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$325+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Europe

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CPH
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/811:13 amSJC - MAD
2 stops17h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/241:00 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops30h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$425
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:00 amSJC - MAD
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1012:55 amMAD - SJC
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$429
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/211:06 amSJC - MAD
2 stops18h 09mIberia
Tue 12/166:45 amMAD - SJC
2 stops22h 51mIberia
Deal found 10/30$433
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/96:25 amSJC - BCN
1 stop17h 15mKLM
Wed 11/1910:55 amBCN - SJC
1 stop21h 01mKLM
Deal found 10/30$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1111:06 amSJC - BCN
2 stops17h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/2012:30 pmBCN - SJC
2 stops18h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$435
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/95:45 amSJC - BCN
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Wed 11/1910:55 amBCN - SJC
1 stop18h 43mDelta
Deal found 10/29$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:35 amSJC - MAD
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Tue 12/1611:15 amMAD - SJC
1 stop20h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/29$438
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:00 amSJC - BCN
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1811:00 amBCN - SJC
2 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$449
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:00 amSJC - MAD
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/241:00 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops30h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:30 amSJC - BCN
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/181:35 pmBCN - SJC
2 stops38h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$461
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:00 amSJC - MAD
1 stop18h 25mIberia
Wed 12/1012:55 amMAD - SJC
1 stop21h 10mIberia
Deal found 10/30$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:16 pmSJC - BCN
3 stops35h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/209:55 amBCN - SJC
2 stops19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$486

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$425
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$325
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$904
From San Jose to Europe
One-way flight from San Jose to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($330 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Europe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Europe that are best for you.

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Return

Price

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 11/18

6:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/10

12:55 am-6:36 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$429

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-9:25 am

2 stops18h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/18

1:15 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops18h 16m

$429

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Sun 11/9

5:45 am-8:40 am

2 stops17h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 11/19

10:55 am-10:56 pm

1 stop21h 01m

$438

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 2/16

11:01 am-9:25 am

1 stop13h 24m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 2/27

1:00 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop17h 31m

$438

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sat 2/7

10:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/18

10:00 am-9:49 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$443

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sat 2/7

10:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/17

11:15 am-12:43 pm

2 stops34h 28m

$443

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 2/16

10:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 2/27

11:15 am-8:20 am

2 stops30h 05m

$443

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 12/8

6:35 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/24

11:15 am-9:10 am

2 stops30h 55m

$443

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 12/2

6:35 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/16

11:15 am-8:24 am

2 stops30h 09m

$443

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Tue 11/11

6:10 am-9:00 am

2 stops17h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 11/18

11:00 am-10:16 am

2 stops32h 16m

$449

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Europe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Europe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe (average of $301). Flying from San Jose, California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $636). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to EU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Jose, California to Europe in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to Europe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Europe. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose, California to Europe flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Europe. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines from San Jose to Europe to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Europe?

    If you book a flight to Europe from San Jose, you will be flying from San Jose, which is the city’s only airport. San Jose (SJC) is located 2.9 mi from the center of San Jose.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Europe?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Jose, California to Europe in 17h 55m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. There are 5951 mi between San Jose, California and Europe. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Europe one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Scandinavian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $362. Delta flights start at $389 while deals on United Airlines start at $389 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose, California to Europe?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Europe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Europe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Europe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Europe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Europe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Europe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe (average of $301). Flying from San Jose, California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $636). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Jose to Europe

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Europe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$445Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$449Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$478Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$497Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$516Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$523Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$542Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$631Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$640Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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